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Term Sixty-One: Riddle Me This

House Point Totals
Slytherin 533
Ravenclaw 463
Hufflepuff 444
Gryffindor 376

Plot summary by Charely Potter

The start of the new term came with a new influx of staff members as Headmaster Kazmi continued reigning Hogwarts. A school dance was then announced for the Spring with committee meetings to follow for decorating and planning the event. All was calm for the rest of the term... or so was thought, as strange screeching and yowling noises could be heard a short distance from the Entrance Hall. A group of students gathered at the locked door near the Entrance Hall with theories on what could be making that noise. A dragon? A cat? A troll? There wasn't a clue to figure out.

By winter, the first Dance Committee meeting took place in Classroom 11 on the Ground floor. The planning went well, only to be disturbed by noises. Noises that have now shifted into songs. Mysterious songs in a rhyming fashion would finish with a gleeful, child-like laugh echoing the halls that spooked the students. Despite the staff's efforts to calm them, the students and some staff concluded the meeting with second thoughts.

Mysterious noises continued, a scratching noise throughout the Fourth Corridor. On inspection, the scratching left a message on the stone wall. The scratching continued with messages left in the common rooms. It wouldn't be until the previously locked door was discovered ajar by Spring. Whatever was in there had escaped. The curious students, namely Vera Thanatos announced they were going in, with other students following in or guarding the area to alert them of any staff that discovered the incident.

On further entry, there didn't appear to be anything dangerous, but instead a huge outdoor environment, with humid temperatures, a body of water, and jungle-like terrain. Arden Toros announced what was found inside. A debate ensued on whether to inform the staff or continue exploring when a new message appeared that Jude Anders encouraged others to write it down. Just then, Headmaster Kazmi arrived, not surprised by the influx of curiosity. He informed them that an announcement would be made soon on the circumstances.

The school dance took place, and Headmaster Kazmi, addressed the students, reminding them of the out-of-bounds area and how the discovery of the area led to a new message to be discovered. A Riddle. All the previous messages were riddles leading to this one. Asking what could be the meaning to it:

"Morning, noon, and evening
I prowled these lonely sands
Found now in greener pastures
Though not in distant lands
Who is your little vandal?
Who writes upon your walls?
Who might have caused a scandal
Beyond these sheltered halls?
Guardian turned treasure
One question and one chance
Find an answer at your leisure
In the meantime, shall we dance?"


The Headmaster confirmed that Aria McLeod was the first to answer correctly, that the creature wants to dance. Her cousin Freddie McLeod also guessed that the creature was friendly. After more reassurance, the mysterious creature made its entrance. It was a Sphinx. A young one who was outgrowing the castle and with a curiosity to match knowing there was a fun event to be planned, they didn't want to miss out. The dance continued with success and no harm was done as the Sphinx enjoyed her time answering the student's questions.

At the ending feast, it was then announced that the Sphinx would remain close to the castle residing in the Forbidden Forest now that it was old enough to fend for itself but still have access to visit the castle at its leisure. With the term concluded, students and graduates left Hogwarts with a memorable experience.




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